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Waldgrave #1
Arrival of the Traveler
Portraits have been removed from the walls, and areas of the house are off limits. Some rooms even seem to have been walled off completely. No one will talk to her. It's been a difficult year for Abilene Collins. Since her father's death, her whirlwind life of adventure and travel has come to an end. Now, she's living with her mysterious uncle. He's a man with secrets, living almost alone in a ridiculously large mansion that he doesn't own. He doesn't like questions, and when Lena starts asking about his job, it isn't hard to tell that he's keeping some family secrets from her. The young and ambitious groundskeeper has become her only friend, and one day he tells her that she was stolen from her mother years before. Lena's family are all telepathic, and that isn't all...they're a religious pillar of the Silenti society. Her grandfather has used his standing to gain political power, decimating his rivals along with anyone who gets in his way. Suddenly thrust into a life of political plots and religious fanatics, Lena finds herself struggling to navigate her own life. Some people aren't fond of the Darays, and the family has nearly died out through assassination. It appears Lena is the latest target.
356 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 1, 2011
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November 30, 2015
A life traveler in deed!
A very cool read! ! A great read for Young adults! ! I liked the transition from supposedly simple orphan teen to
princess to Supergirl extraordinaire! ! She handled trust issues, romance, politics AND religion like a superwoman! ! Can hardly wait for the next book! P J
A very cool read! ! A great read for Young adults! ! I liked the transition from supposedly simple orphan teen to
princess to Supergirl extraordinaire! ! She handled trust issues, romance, politics AND religion like a superwoman! ! Can hardly wait for the next book! P J
March 11, 2013
I found this book to be a not-so-easy read. Too many characters to try and keep up with. Along with that, the plot didn't develop as quickly as I had hoped and it became an arduous read. While some of the characters were interesting, I would have liked to have seen more depth. It also seemed that some of the things in the book, reminded me of the Harry Potter series but not necessarily in a good way.
November 18, 2017
4,25 stars.
Her it is. A Great start meeting with this 15 year old teenager who is special but she does not know it. She is even Royal. But in her heart she is a traveller. Her constant colliding of who she is an what she schould become is big. What is a little breaking for my is sometimes the thecnical stuff about the Silenti / paranornal in the mind speaking. I hope she makes the good choice for herself and that she not will be undermind by for instand David/Griffin. Go girl!
Her it is. A Great start meeting with this 15 year old teenager who is special but she does not know it. She is even Royal. But in her heart she is a traveller. Her constant colliding of who she is an what she schould become is big. What is a little breaking for my is sometimes the thecnical stuff about the Silenti / paranornal in the mind speaking. I hope she makes the good choice for herself and that she not will be undermind by for instand David/Griffin. Go girl!
June 25, 2019
(2011) ebook Dissatisfying story of a girl who is part of the "Silenti", a group who communicate telepathically. Lena is a teenager who winds up in their community because her father died and she goes to live with her grandfather. An ok story, but dissatisfying with no true ending and too many questions left unresolved. An author I will not waste time on in the future.
November 15, 2012
4.5*s
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May 25, 2017
Good read.
Good read. Fast, compelling, and a page turner. Cannot wait to read the next installment. Would recommend reading if you are interested in fantasy.
Good read. Fast, compelling, and a page turner. Cannot wait to read the next installment. Would recommend reading if you are interested in fantasy.
March 28, 2019
Lena grew up on the road, traveling the world with her father. Moving from place to place, she learned that nothing lasts forever. Even the people you love. When Lena loses her father, she is shipped off to the Waldgrave property where her Grandfather and Uncle Howard reside.
The sprawling estate is nothing Lena is used to. With its luxurious rooms and home cooked meals, it seems too good to be true. As Lena begins to wander the empty halls, she begins to suspect things aren't what they seem. Lena dares to delve deeper into the family history and discovers that all those years spent traveling, were years spent on the run. Lena is part of a secret society and a target for anyone looking to take revenge on the family.
I was lured into reading this book with the promises of secret societies and supernatural elements. What I found instead was old world politics and the bare minimum required to label this fantasy. Everyone in the society was high class and the arrogance was so thick you could cut it with a knife. A woman had almost no rights, and Lena had to fight to be able to even leave the house.
What I did find it interesting was the transition period. The more Lena learned about her true heritage, the riskier it was for her transition into a member of the society. Learning too much at one time meant possible illness or death. It was also clever to have the books on her kind gradually have the words appear. The more she learned and was able to take it, the more words appeared on a page.
While Lena was a strong heroine, she fell into the troupe of being attracted to the boy who treated her like garbage. However, she adamantly denied liking him. She also had the nerve to get mad at him when he started to pursue other women. Lena made a point to whine about how she could trust him yet all he did was for his own personal gain. He could care less if it hurt her in the process.
And the boy in question? Just as arrogant as the rest of the supernatural society. Griffin believed woman needed to be told what to do. They should follow a man's every word. I couldn't stand him.
Not a series I will continue. Political agendas and debating old world versus new world beliefs are not my cup of tea.
The sprawling estate is nothing Lena is used to. With its luxurious rooms and home cooked meals, it seems too good to be true. As Lena begins to wander the empty halls, she begins to suspect things aren't what they seem. Lena dares to delve deeper into the family history and discovers that all those years spent traveling, were years spent on the run. Lena is part of a secret society and a target for anyone looking to take revenge on the family.
I was lured into reading this book with the promises of secret societies and supernatural elements. What I found instead was old world politics and the bare minimum required to label this fantasy. Everyone in the society was high class and the arrogance was so thick you could cut it with a knife. A woman had almost no rights, and Lena had to fight to be able to even leave the house.
What I did find it interesting was the transition period. The more Lena learned about her true heritage, the riskier it was for her transition into a member of the society. Learning too much at one time meant possible illness or death. It was also clever to have the books on her kind gradually have the words appear. The more she learned and was able to take it, the more words appeared on a page.
While Lena was a strong heroine, she fell into the troupe of being attracted to the boy who treated her like garbage. However, she adamantly denied liking him. She also had the nerve to get mad at him when he started to pursue other women. Lena made a point to whine about how she could trust him yet all he did was for his own personal gain. He could care less if it hurt her in the process.
And the boy in question? Just as arrogant as the rest of the supernatural society. Griffin believed woman needed to be told what to do. They should follow a man's every word. I couldn't stand him.
Not a series I will continue. Political agendas and debating old world versus new world beliefs are not my cup of tea.
October 23, 2017
I found the main character a bit annoying. She would grow and then take 8 steps back, because of David/Griffin. I felt like strangling her every time she'd state something like "David/Griffin" would never hurt me. Like he hurt her over and over again, emotionally. She's attracted to me and I get it. I was attracted to a jerk too, but after so many times, you smarten up. I first time he laid a hand on her, she should have smartened up. But that's the thing about love. It's never reasonable. I have a strong dislike of David, but I don't hate the guy. I think that there is a part of David that cares for her, even if he tries real hard to suppress it. I think she will end up opening the portal and that all this male heir stuff is pure crap. Plus, what kind of story would that be for a heroine story. At the end of the books, she's trying not to be a damsel in distress, but she still is. I will purchase the next book to see how the story develops, but if I continue to feel frustrated with the female protagonist, I will quit the series. And those of you who think YA literature is only for a YA audience, then why are adults doing the reviewing in all the main publications? Because YA can be read by anyone. It just means that the lead is a young adult, not that it's suitable for ONLY young adults.
January 6, 2020
I actually enjoyed reading this. It was a quick, easy read, and an interesting story line. The main character, Lena’s father and grandmother have died and she is sent to live with her paternal uncle. There she discovers that she is part of a secret race called the Silenti, who are born with certain gifts beyond human abilities, such as telepathic communication. She discovers that her mother and paternal grandfather are both still alive, and she finds herself trapped in a new world full of deceit, political intrigue and mystery.
Although the story was enjoyable, the characters are fairly shallow and a little underdeveloped. Also, there are numerous small grammatical errors which could easily be fixed.
Although the story was enjoyable, the characters are fairly shallow and a little underdeveloped. Also, there are numerous small grammatical errors which could easily be fixed.
June 2, 2017
Sorry not my kind d of book!
The storyline and plot sounded interesting at first, but after a while I was waiting to get some excitement, but it never really came.
I found the characters very cold, even heartless, is really no love how their treat each other, well ok there are all different because of their secret ability. Till the end I craved excitement, there came nothing.
But hey everyone has a different taste in books and this is not mine. Sorry!
The storyline and plot sounded interesting at first, but after a while I was waiting to get some excitement, but it never really came.
I found the characters very cold, even heartless, is really no love how their treat each other, well ok there are all different because of their secret ability. Till the end I craved excitement, there came nothing.
But hey everyone has a different taste in books and this is not mine. Sorry!
March 10, 2017
Liked the story overall, but so much is left hanging. What are these people, what are their history, etc, most is hinted at but we're only fed bits and pieces, other than what abilities they have that set them apart. Also, had a hard time with the protagonist, Lena. While her circumstances were rough, she is still very abrasive and unsympathetic, as if she doesn't want to be helped.
May 21, 2017
Very interesting and different from the "usual". A worldly traveler finds out she is "otherworldly", and part of a special family. With all the politics, problems, and issues that go with not conforming to the rules and being outspoken on sensitive matters. Lena still doesn't know everything, but has grown up a lot in a year. Where will her new position and status take her?
September 14, 2017
Not bad
Not bad for a freebie. It gives me reason to carry on with the series once I can afford them. I love the plot, I love the obvious sexual tension between Lena and griffin, this series has potential to be good I will find the others and read them to see if it gets better! Three stars!
Not bad for a freebie. It gives me reason to carry on with the series once I can afford them. I love the plot, I love the obvious sexual tension between Lena and griffin, this series has potential to be good I will find the others and read them to see if it gets better! Three stars!
March 15, 2018
Lena is sent to live with an uncle she doesn't know after her father dies in Egypt, when she arrives she finds out her grandfather is living there on her mother's side, she also finds out her long dead mother is very much alive and to top it all off someone is out to kill her because of a belief she knows nothing about
February 28, 2021
I'd give this three stars for the story itself.
Pulled down to two stars due to some poor grammar and too many mistakes with vocabulary. The author needs to learn the difference between illicit and elicit; also complementary and complimentary; predisposed and indisposed; waived and waved; and discreet and discrete.
That's just a few to start with.
It took perseverance to finish this book.
Pulled down to two stars due to some poor grammar and too many mistakes with vocabulary. The author needs to learn the difference between illicit and elicit; also complementary and complimentary; predisposed and indisposed; waived and waved; and discreet and discrete.
That's just a few to start with.
It took perseverance to finish this book.
June 2, 2017
Tons left hanging so borders on unsatisfying, but in many ways ending makes sense. Important worked-for point resolved. No cliffhanger. 3 stars, I guess. Feelings a little mixed without knowing why really. Some POV awkwardness. Author needs to learn difference between indisposed and predisposed.
August 9, 2017
All is not as it seems
If you like gothic novels, you'll enjoy this. I can't tell you much because the gradual exposition is a major part of the story. Suffice to say, if you like mysteries (not crime stories but mysteries), you'll like this book.
If you like gothic novels, you'll enjoy this. I can't tell you much because the gradual exposition is a major part of the story. Suffice to say, if you like mysteries (not crime stories but mysteries), you'll like this book.
February 7, 2018
Review for Arrival of the Traveler
I enjoyed reading this book. It was the first book I have read by A.L.Tyler and look forward to reading many more. I have already recommended the book to several friends.
I enjoyed reading this book. It was the first book I have read by A.L.Tyler and look forward to reading many more. I have already recommended the book to several friends.
May 15, 2018
Enjoyed
It was abit hard to be back in the head of a teenager. It brought back all kinds of memories. The book was very well written. The characters well developed. I liked very much and look forward to the sequel.
It was abit hard to be back in the head of a teenager. It brought back all kinds of memories. The book was very well written. The characters well developed. I liked very much and look forward to the sequel.
May 23, 2018
This is a youth book and it's good but I saw no reason for the foul language. I would have given it a 4 star if it were not for that
This is a youth book and it's good but I saw no reason for the foul language. I would have given it a 4 star if it were not for that.
This is a youth book and it's good but I saw no reason for the foul language. I would have given it a 4 star if it were not for that.
April 14, 2019
Very engaging characters and the plot keeps you very interested. The main female character is very strong willed and tenacious.
She knows what she wants and how she wants things to be. I hope to be able to read the rest of the series to see what happens next
She knows what she wants and how she wants things to be. I hope to be able to read the rest of the series to see what happens next
June 30, 2020
Like the petals of a flower
This book was a joy to read. The characters are realistic and you truly can't hate any of them, even the villains have tender moments. A page turner that opens up into deeper meanings, the the petals of a flower.
This book was a joy to read. The characters are realistic and you truly can't hate any of them, even the villains have tender moments. A page turner that opens up into deeper meanings, the the petals of a flower.
July 30, 2020
Wow
Twisty, windy, fantastical coming of age and power. Lena didn't know.....didn't know her mother,s mother was instead her father's mother, that her dad had lied about her mother's death, didn't even know who she really is. Strange and fabulous...I need the next book!
Twisty, windy, fantastical coming of age and power. Lena didn't know.....didn't know her mother,s mother was instead her father's mother, that her dad had lied about her mother's death, didn't even know who she really is. Strange and fabulous...I need the next book!
May 7, 2017
Not my type of book at all but I can see how someone would find it appealing.
August 1, 2017
Very good book. It really kept mu attention.
November 26, 2017
Really a nice one
A new story, new things; completely a good one. Eager to now the climax of it. Its jz amazing thriller.
A new story, new things; completely a good one. Eager to now the climax of it. Its jz amazing thriller.
May 31, 2018
Great read!
I really liked this book. The characters were memorable and the storyline is great. I can't wait to read the next book!
I really liked this book. The characters were memorable and the storyline is great. I can't wait to read the next book!
June 14, 2018
Slow
I usually don't finish books that drag, but did this time. I kept waiting for more and it never happened.
I usually don't finish books that drag, but did this time. I kept waiting for more and it never happened.
October 14, 2018
Very good story, a little draggy in places!!
I enjoyed this book very much. Some places. I had to speed read, got mired in silly not picking! Really love the mystery..
I enjoyed this book very much. Some places. I had to speed read, got mired in silly not picking! Really love the mystery..
November 8, 2018
Good book! Waiting until payday so I can get book 2!!
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